Embedding GIS in the Geography Curriculum with Aegis 3

Helen Younghelenyoung@blueyonder.co.uk

Thursday 17th November 2005

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What is GIS?

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can be regarded as the high- tech equivalent of the map.

An individual GIS map contains a lot of information which is used in different ways by different individuals and organisations.

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Why use GIS in teaching Geography?

• To aid enquiry learning and geographical skills• For interactive geographical investigations• For help with map reading and interpretation• To move from paper based to digital fieldwork• To introduce GIS vocabulary• Because it’s memorable and fun!

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What do you need for GIS in teaching?

1. A digital map or photo – you can obtain ready drawn digital maps very easily or import/sketch your own.

2. A datafile – information about locations on the map – either ready made or from field work.

3. A GIS programme – to display and investigate the map and data.

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An example of a worksheet

Text boxes

Digital map

Data table linked to the map

Picture boxes linked to the map

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How much does it cost?

ProductSingle user 20 station

licenceFull site licence*

AEGIS 3 £100 £200 £500

AEGIS tutorial - - £140

*The full site licence allows teachers to install the product on their own computers for preparation purposes.

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Is there any support available?

The Advisory Unit give excellent support for this product via their website, which provides:

• Manuals and help sheets.• Resource share of teachers’ Aegis files.• Email support.

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How do I find out more?

The aim of this inset is to give you an introduction. If you want to find out more go to the Advisory Unit website www.advisory-unit.org.uk or email Diana Freeman diana.freeman@ntlworld.com

You can download a free Aegis 3 viewer off the Advisory Unit webpage.

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